I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
Formation
How Big is Your Tent?
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
Shadow side of the Vincentian Charism
The "shadow side" refers to an area where little light falls. It is often used to refer to aspects of ourselves which we often are not aware of or reflect on. Fr. John Prager, CM on the difficulties many serving those who live on the margins face but rarely reflect...
Grace in defeat, generosity in victory
The Ascension of the Lord (A), June 1, 2014 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23; Mt 28, 16-20 The riches of glory in his inheritance (Eph 1, 18) Jesus has lived doing good. Now that his hour is at hand, he makes it clear that his reason for passing from this world to the...
What is Vincentian Spirituality
Pat Collins C.M gives his answer on his website (Scroll down to third article) "The word spirituality is notoriously difficult to define. Bernard McGinn, probably the leading writer on mysticism in English, says that without making an exhaustive search he turned up 35...
Do you know poor people? Christ?
"The great tragedy of the church is not that rich Christians do not care about the poor but that rich Christians do not know the poor." — Shane Claiborne Paraphrasing Roman 10:14 How can we encounter Christ in the poor if we do not know them? Vincent certainly...
Homilies of Oscar Romero
Recent days have noted increasing expectations for the advancement of the cause for the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The Romero Trust is responsible for making available thewritings that will be used in reviewing his cause as he moves toward canonization....
Anchor of salvation
Sixth Sunday of Easter (A), May 25, 2014 – Acts 8, 5-8. 14-17; 1 Pt 3, 15-18; Jn 14, 15-21 Ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope (1 Pt 3, 15) Jesus does not leave his own orphans, defenseless. In imitation of the Master, the...
Tell me what you pray for – I will tell you who you are.
What did Louise pray for? Who do we pray for? What does this say about us?
“Eyes on the prize”
Fifth Sunday of Easter (A), May 18, 2014 – Acts 6, 1-7; 1 Pt 2, 4-9; Jn 14, 1-12 To offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Pt 2, 5) The supper Jesus has eagerly desired to eat with his own before his passion is a pledge of fellowship there where Master and disciples will share...
Go Out To All The World
Just as the members of the early Church were called to bring 'The Way' to all peoples of the day, so are we called to bring Christ into our world today. This pre-Pentecost theme will be the last submission of the series of reflections on The Gospel Of Joy that ran...
